Saturday I did my second outdoor show ever. I'm always a little leery with outdoor shows since there are so many factors with the weather (wind, rain) and bugs and dirt. It can be scary putting your handmade items out there in the elements! I decided to only take along my lasered items and left my scrapbooks at home (safe and sound). But the weather was gorgeous! The sun was shining and there was little to no wind...it really was a perfect fall day!
Grape Stomp is an event set up at a local winery called Sugar Clay Winery. It was a very family-friendly get together and everyone had an awesome time :) They had a band set up that played two full sets as well as in between events.
Jesse's brother and family even showed up and it was so fun to see the kids! It was my sister-in-laws birthday, so this was the perfect event for the family :) I got a cute picture of them on the hay rack ride (they're on the left with the 3 kiddos between them).
I didn't get any photos of the Grape Olympics, but they had events like a hula hoop contest and a cork toss. I did make sure to get photos of the Grape Stomp. They had categories for the kids as well as the adults. Everyone was laughing and having so much fun with this! And everyone came away with purple feet!
As for sales, this show was great. There were only two vendors set up with crafts, so that was a big help. I sold a good mix of all my items. The guys loved the beer mugs and the ladies loved my jewelry. I even sold one of my new signs (that I need to get listed in my shop)!
I also sell on consignment at this winery and got a call on Sunday that a customer wanted to buy 4 beer mugs and to ask if there was a discount for that quantity. And then Sunday night Jesse's aunt and uncle sent a text saying they saw a lady walking around with one of my necklaces on! I'm so happy this location is doing well!
Looks like a lot of fun! I peeked in on the Sugar Clay Winery website too, I wouldn't mind enjoying a glass of wine amidst the trees. Nice to hear someone was wearing one of your necklaces, I mentioned before I'd definitely buy a pendant if I lived in The States! :) Danica
ReplyDeleteThat's great! A winery is a perfect spot for you! I'm glad it went so well.
ReplyDeleteSounds like it was a perfect weekend, Edi! Congrats on the sales, I knew the ladies would love your beautiful jewelry :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a successful outdoor show! Perfect weather is a huge help. The grape stomp must be a blast. I imagine it feels really strange on the feet!
ReplyDeletelooks like a lot of fun! Congrats. on the sales too. I'm glad the weather was nice - perfect for stomping grapes. I wonder if your feet get stained... {:-D
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun festival! AND great sales, a winning combo! TFS
ReplyDeleteWow, looks like so much fun and a bit success! Since so many of your items are personalized I'm wondering what designs you engrave as ready made for the beer mugs and stuff? And also...a discount for 4?? That hardly seems like discount worthy quantity- LOL.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a fun event! I'm glad that the weather was so beautiful and that sales were steady. Thanks for sharing your pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun that'd be to stomp those grapes! Glad everyone enjoyed themselves and you had a great show too! Happy Birthday to your sister-in-law!
ReplyDeleteexciting--all! What fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day for you!
love those purple feet!
Sounds like a perfect weekend! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! So glad you had a good show! Sell any Breast Cance necklaces????
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the sales! And that Grape Stomp sounds like so much fun. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful weather, fun activities, and lots of sales! Sounds like a winning combination.
ReplyDeleteSounds like it was a wonderful day. Beautiful weather is always a nice treat when you are doing a show. Congrats on all your sales!
ReplyDeleteValerie
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I've never done an outdoor show for just that reason! You just never know with the weather. Glad to hear the show went well! :)
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